Teacher's Pet

II

Normani rolled her eyes as she stuck her fork into the bowl, of course Trey found this so funny, he always made a joke out of her most serious issues.

Men were assholes.

"It's not funny, Tremaine." She practically growled, she brought her fork to her lips and took it into her mouth as the man across from her kept up his giggle fit. "It's really all your fault now that I think about it."

"My fault?" He repeated, an eyebrow raised as he laughed. "How?" He asked as he took a few fries into his mouth.

"Because I was out with you." Normani said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, a roll of her eyes. "Now she hates me."

"Man, you could've still been on time but you like to take long like you had a runaway show to attend. It's just class."

"But the first day! They can't get my worst until they've seen my absolute best." Normani defended, her friend chuckled once more, he found this conversation quite amusing. "Plus she was pretty." She mumbled as she used her fork to toy with her salad.

"You don't have a worst." He complimented, Normani ignored the comment. She really didn't know what to say and it was kind of awkward since everyone was so convinced he had a thing for her. Sometimes she was also but then again, she wasn't one to assume. "You think your professor is pretty?"

"I'm sure everyone does. She's fine as hell and her voice is wow. She's from Texas.".

"I believe you then. You Texas women are fine."

Normani sent him an awkward smile before continuing to eat her salad and quickly changing the subject.

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Normani groaned as she parked her car, her shift at the boutique almost slipped her mind, good thing it didn't. She was a bit late but she knew her boss wouldn't mind, Normani was never late to work. This was a first and she was sure the woman would be understanding.

She sighed as she slammed the door to the car before proceeding to lock it. She noticed the boutique was nearly empty, she smiled thankfully, today would be a slow day.

"Late." She heard, she looked up to see Ryan and rolled her eyes.

"Is Claire here?"

"Nah so I clocked you in."

Normani sent Ryan a huge smile, opening her arms and wiggling her fingers to indicate she wanted a hug, Ryan shook her head.

"No way, Mani. You sentimental ass human, I'm not hugging you."

Normani laughed before putting her hands up in defeat, it still didn't stop her from blowing a kiss to the woman who rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless.

"I'm gonna go see if anyone needs help, alright?"

Normani nodded as she made her way behind the counter, she watched Ryan help some older woman and soon lady made her way to Normani.

Ryan walked around the store as Normani rang the woman's things up, Normani could hear Ryan say 'Welcome to Claire's boutique, let me know if you need assistance.'

After she handed the woman her bag and receipt with a smile, her attention turned to Ryan. Eyes wide when she realized who she was talking to. Fuck.

"Ryan." She whispered once the woman walked away, Ryan brought her eyebrows together. She was confused as to why Normani was whispering but she approached her anyways.

"What?"

"You're gonna have to get on the register."

"What? Why?"